Ephesians 4:1-6

One Hope

Elements of HOPE Desire & Expectation Difference in Hoping for something & Wishing for it Neither can we truly Hope for something we Expect but do not Desire

Elements of HOPE Both DESIRE & EXPECTATION Must be Present before we can have REAL HOPE!

The Quest for Eternal Life Very Important in Minds of All Christians Object of our Hope: HEAVEN Colossians 1:5 “hope which is laid up for you in heaven…” ETERNAL LIFE John 17:3 “eternal life…know God” 1 Timothy 6:12 “lay hold on…” John 12:25 “hates life…keep for…” The Quest for Eternal Life Very Important in Minds of All Christians

Prospect of Relief From Earthly Sorrows Object of our Hope: Prospect of Relief From Earthly Sorrows Romans 8:22,23 – “groans and labors” 2 Corinthians 5:2 – “earnestly” groan Revelation 21:4 – “former passed away” ESCAPE TORMENT OF HELL Matthew 25:41; 2 Thessalonians 1:7-9; Matthew 25:46

Without Expectation No Hope Of Heaven! Reasons for Expecting to Go To Heaven- God’s Promise – 1 John 2:25 Titus 1:2; 3:7 Romans 8:24,25 1 Thessalonians 4:13

Without Expectation No Hope Of Heaven! Reasons for Expecting to Go To Heaven- Secured in God’s Promise Made With An Oath - Hebrews 6:17-20

What is The Value of Hope? Needful in Creating Patience Within Us- James 5:7 1 John 3:3 “purifies himself” Romans 12:12 “rejoice in Hope” Hope will always keep us looking FORWARD instead of BACKWARD! 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 “things seen are temporary..not seen eternal”

What is the Basis of Your Hope? 1 Timothy 1:1 “Lord Jesus Christ, our HOPE” Colossians 1:27 “Christ in you, the HOPE of Glory” Romans 5:8 “Christ died for us” 1 Corinthians 15:20 “Christ is risen from the dead”

Do You Have a True Hope of a Home in Heaven? Can You Confidently Say You Have Reason to Expect a Home in Heaven?

“No one comes to the Father except through Me.” John 14:6 Must Remain Faithful to Him to Realize the Object of our HOPE! 1 Timothy 6:12

Would You Claim Heaven as Your Hope Today? Confidently Say “I HAVE A HOPE FOR A HOME IN HEAVEN.”